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J53 MBA

1991 Peugeot 309

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,985 mi
Last recorded61,985 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Peugeot 309103,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 MBA
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,985 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 173,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 173,445 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 169,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 164,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 158,068 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 158,068 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 152,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 145,764 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?

Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
3,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,920
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,666
brake binding 5,298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,155
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J53 MBA is a 1991 Peugeot 309 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,920 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J53 MBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 309 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J53 MBA registered?

J53 MBA is a 1991 Peugeot 309, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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